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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.83, 36,713.54 and 14,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.83, 36,713.54 and 14,667.60 is: 20,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.83 : 36,713.54 = 14,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.83/36,713.54 = 14,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.83x = 36,713.54 × 14,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.83x = 538,499,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,499,262.40/26,603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.42

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